Intervention Specialist

Reference #: 5001074416706
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?  At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Intervention Specialist to join our team at our program in East Freedom PA. 
Earn $ 20.95 an hour working Fulltime Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3;30pm 
Position Details and Duties 
The intervention specialist provides behavioral modification support to the classroom. This position will also implement Positive Behavior Support Plans and classroom behavior modification techniques, as well as engage in data collection and progress reporting.  Facilitate individual and group interventions/crisis management under the direction of a licensed clinician (LPC/LSW/BCBA) or certified Special Education Teacher.  
 Work one-on-one or with group in school setting 
 Able to pass and implement safety care training, as needed, including recognizing antecedent behavior, utilizing de-escalation techniques, applying physical techniques when warranted for the safety of the student and others in proximity, and properly documenting all interventions. 
 Verbal processing of events and other therapeutic services as needed 
 Follow Clinical guidance from certified clinician 
 Co-facilitate group session with certified clinician. Facilitate group session independently when certified clinician is not available.  
 May perform other related duties, when required or assigned.  
To be the difference in a childs life, apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers 
Requisition number:  95706 
Benefits 
Merakey offers medical, dental – vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! 
 DailyPay 
 Work/Life Balance 
 Flexible Schedules 
 Cell Phone Discount Plans 
 Employee Referral Bonuses 
 Tuition Reimbursement 
 Care.com Membership  
About Merakey 
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. 
 Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Our ideal candidate will possess one of the following skills: 
 Bachelors in related field with 1-year relative work experience, or. 
 Associates in related field with 2 years relative work experience, or. 
 Registered Behavior Technician with 4 years relative work experience 
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.